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Avalanche’s Cale Makar to miss games with injury, expected back for playoffs

The Colorado Avalanche will be missing the services of star defenseman Cale Makar for at least the next few games, according to Avs head coach Jared Bednar.

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Cale Makar to Miss Time for Colorado Avalance

The Colorado Avalanche could be without one of their key pieces for a while. News emerged on Wednesday afternoon that Norris Trophy winner Cale Makar will be out for a few games due to an upper-body injury.

Mackenzie Blackwood News / Daily Faceoff / April 1

Playoffs could be a coming-out party for Avalanche’s MacKenzie Blackwood

The Colorado Avalanche and general manager Chris MacFarland have gotten heaping praise for turning one of the worst goaltending situations in the league into a strength.

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Cale Makar News / Daily Faceoff / April 1

Avalanche’s Makar expected back in time for playoffs

Some optimism in the Mile High City regarding one of the team’s top players. When speaking to the media on Wednesday, Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar revealed that defenseman Cale Makar will be out for a bit due to injury.

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In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

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Avalanche D Cale Makar (upper body) 'to miss some time'

Colorado Avalanche star defenseman Cale Makar is expected to sit out a few games due to an upper-body injury, head coach Jared Bednar announced Wednesday.

Brock Nelson News / The Hockey Writers / April 1

Brock Nelson the Key to Avalanche’s Cup Hopes

Despite facing a bit of adversity going into the Olympic break, things are back on track for the Colorado Avalanche. With a soft schedule to close out the regular season, the hope is that the Avalanche can be fully healthy and continue peaking at the right time.

Cale Makar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 31

Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar injury ‘not serious’ but could cost him games before playoffs

The Colorado Avalanche have already earned a guaranteed spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season. However, it sounds like key defenseman Cale Makar is dealing with an injury after the team’s 9-2 win over the Calgary Flames on Monday.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 31

Avalanche eye top seed with struggling Canucks visiting

While the Colorado Avalanche close in on the top overall seed for the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Vancouver Canucks have all but clinched the NHL's basement.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 31

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 9-2 Win Over the Flames

Though the Colorado Avalanche saw their winning streak come to an end, the playoffs are still lining up nicely. Entering Monday night’s contest, the Avalanche sported a six-point lead over the Dallas Stars and are nearly a lock to close out the Central Division race.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 31

NHL roundup: Nazem Kadri scores twice to power Avs past Flames

Nazem Kadri scored two power-play goals 1:06 apart in the first period, Nathan MacKinnon scored his NHL-leading 49th goal and added two assists, and the Colorado Avalanche routed the Calgary Flames 9-2 in Denver on Monday night.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 30

Avalanche score 5 goals in 1st period on way to rout of Flames

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Cale Makar News / Field Level Media / March 31

Avalanche D Cale Makar exits game due to upper-body injury

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar sustained an upper-body injury late in the second period against the Calgary Flames on Monday in Denver and did not play in the third period.

Nicolas Roy News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 30

Avalanche’s Nicolas Roy Will Return Before Playoffs

The Colorado Avalanche are slowly assembling their playoff roster after a wave of acquisitions and injuries. They’ll soon add another piece back to the depth chart, with center Nicolas Roy progressing back from an upper-body injury sustained on March 22nd.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / March 30

Avalanche sign Matt DiMarsico to entry-level contract

One of the Big Ten’s best players is turning pro. On Monday, the Colorado Avalanche announced that the team has signed forward Matt DiMarsico to a two-year, entry-level contract.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 30

Avalanche Sign Matthew DiMarsico

The Colorado Avalanche will once again dip into the pool of college free agents. They have signed Pennsylvania State University winger Matthew DiMarsico to a twp-year, entry-level contract set to begin in the 2026-27 season.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / March 29

Sidney Crosby Applauds Brent Burns Nearing Major Milestone With Avalanche

At 41 years old, Brent Burns is doing something that feels impossible. In his 22nd NHL season, he’s not just hanging on — he’s still contributing, still logging big minutes, and still looking like a player ten years younger.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / March 27

MacKinnon, Scheifele Strike Twice in Physical 3-2 Colorado Win

The last time the Colorado Avalanche and Winnipeg Jets faced off, Winnipeg came away with a gutsy 3-1 win on March 24th. Tonight? This game was a potential look into a first-round series in this years’ Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Colorado Avalanche News / Powder / March 26

Video Captures Big Avalanche Ripping Down Aspen's Iconic Highland Bowl

On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, a big avalanche cruised down Highland Bowl, the famed alpine area at Aspen Highlands, Colorado. The slide, a resort representative confirmed, was set off by avalanche mitigation efforts—a routine measure meant to keep skiers safe from moving snow.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / March 25

Avalanche Finding a Groove as Playoffs Approach

It might feel a little disconnected to talk about a team that has been the best in the NHL all season “facing adversity” but that has been the case for the Colorado Avalanche of late. Prior to the start of a three-game winning streak, the Avalanche were a very pedestrian 15-11-3, way off from their previously historic pace.

Nazem Kadri News / Professor Press Box / March 24

Kadri’s Arrival Has Made the Avalanche Harder to Stop

Nazem Kadri has been a breath of fresh air for the Colorado Avalanche since he arrived at the trade deadline. The veteran forward has slotted right in, and it’s clear he’s having fun out there.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 22